Brain zaps for depression: scientists hunt for clues in electrical signals
Disease control
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This study tests deep brain stimulation (DBS) in 20 people with severe depression that hasn't improved with other treatments. The device delivers electrical pulses to a brain region called the subcallosal cingulate, which may reset mood circuits. Researchers will record brain sig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helen Mayberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC